Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to observe summer breeding butterflies. We will focus our attention on early summer butterflies as we explore the Preserve’s woodlands, wetlands, and meadow, pausing along the way to observe the diversity of plant and animal life that inhabit the Preserve at this time of the year.
Pre-registration required; meeting location determined at time of registration. Bring binoculars, insect repellant, and field guides if you have them. Be prepared for potentially wet/muddy trails, tall grass, and dress according to weather conditions. Light rain often makes for excellent nature observation, but will inhibit most butterfly activity. Heavy rain cancels the walk. Children are welcome and encouraged, please do not bring pets.
Contact the field trip leader, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) for additional information or to register. This joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required and group size will be limited. For additional information about upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.